Guest ejl Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Has anyone got a new plastic oil reservoir for 1996 cab roof pump...and o ring too would be handy Thanks EJL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest charlie74 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 highly unlikely,, as most duff pumps would get binned or repaired,, however,, might be worth checking out what other cars use the same style pump as the covers may fit, whats happend to the old one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ejl Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 highly unlikely,, as most duff pumps would get binned or repaired,, however,, might be worth checking out what other cars use the same style pump as the covers may fit, whats happend to the old one? It split at one of the screw lugs. I dont know what the pressure is like in there...its a clean break so can it be Araldited I wonder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest charlie74 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 i would give the araldite a go first,, not as if you have anything to lose, apart from some fluid, i wouldnt think the pressure is too high as its only a tank,, the pressure is most likely retained in the main metal pump section, but dont quote me on that,, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ejl Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 i would give the araldite a go first,, not as if you have anything to lose, apart from some fluid, i wouldnt think the pressure is too high as its only a tank,, the pressure is most likely retained in the main metal pump section, but dont quote me on that,, lol Thanks well that will give me some confidence to have a go and stick it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ejl Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 i would give the araldite a go first,, not as if you have anything to lose, apart from some fluid, i wouldnt think the pressure is too high as its only a tank,, the pressure is most likely retained in the main metal pump section, but dont quote me on that,, lol Thanks well that will give me some confidence to have a go and stick it!!! Still, if someone has a reservoir perhaps they can contact me ejlist2008@googlemail.com..thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siemon Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 when i got the cabby for the mrs the roof didn't work.When i checked it it was the plastic cap.was broke into about 20 pieces lol.Just spent half the day gluing it all back together,ther was a few pieces missing but only tiny. I then glass fibred the entire thing.it is now very strong.put it back on yesterday and am going to try and get the oil today to see if it worked. I cannot not believe that you can not get spares like the cover from ford. They quoted me £1300+ for a whole new pump even thou i only needed a piece of plastic. Does anyone know who made the pumps as surely they would have this part?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincygav Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I am really suprised all these years no one has come up with a replacement. They surely must be plenty of them cracked, because I had it crack on 2 different covers I bought. I remember someone posted a link here some years ago to a metal one but was at a steep price of £50 excluding postage. Worst thing about metal you cannot see the level you are meant to fill it up with. Surely someone on this group must work with someone who does plastics or vacuum forming and could get a set made. I had try everything on mine in the past 3 years of owning my cabby. Adralite - never worked, superglue - 100% useless didnt work, gasket sealant - only lasted for a few weeks, candlewax - didnt work. I have now resorted to Tiger Seal PU Adhesive sealant. Panel glue for cars. Hopefully it would work, did it yesterday, so would fill it up with fluid today and see if it would still leak. I really would like a new pump cover, as it has put me off putting my roof down as I rather press a button to put it up and down, rather than manually which I am lazy to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Just have to keep an eye out on ebay mate for another pump !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest charlie74 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 seeing as the pump repair kit fits the vw pump aswell ,, chances are the vw pumps are compatible too,, and the caps,, just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincygav Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I have never seen pump repair caps for the VW,where have you seen them? My Tigerseal idea didnt work either - I bloody give up with the thing now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ejl Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Does anyone know what kind of pressure is in the oil reservoir? I would have thought Araldite would have held but? EJL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ejl Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 my hood pump is in Spain...does anyone have the manufacturers name ...model maybe? please EJL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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